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Pep Comics #1 (MLJ, 1940) introducing the Shield.
As the world teetered on the edge of World War II in 1939/1940, the rising popularity of comic books soon reflected the shifting sentiments of the moment with the introduction of the first American patriotic hero: the Shield The Pep Comics series is remembered by history mostly for introducing Archie Andrews in issue #22, but[...]
Your Patriotic Superhero vs Hooded Cultists in Pep Comics #7 From 1940
Originally the comic book was best known for introducing the first patriotic superhero character with a costume based on the American flag, The Shield, published a year before Captain America It would also feature The Comet, the first superhero to die on the page, and for the other characters to deal with his legacy, including[...]
The Shield Cast Reveal "Catastrophic" Storyline They Felt Went Too Far
As FX's The Shield celebrates the 20th anniversary of its premiere, it's notoriously infamous for how far down the demonic rabbit hole the police procedural drama was willing to go The cast and crew reflect on the arc with Entertainment Weekly they felt went too far to the point where star Michael Chiklis even opposed[...]
The Shield EP Shawn Ryan, Star Michael Chiklis on Possible Revival
It's hard to believe it's been 20 years since the explosive police drama The Shield premiered in FX in 2002 Created by Shawn Ryan and starring Michael Chiklis, the series follows the lives and cases of Vic Mackey (Chiklis), a dirty Los Angeles Police Department cop, and the unit under his command Entertainment Weekly spoke[...]
Rob Liefeld main cover to The Mighty Crusaders: The Shield #1, by Rob Liefeld and David Gallaher, in stores June 30th from Archive Comics
On June 30th, Rob Liefeld reboots The Shield in The Mighty Crusaders: The Shield #1, a one-shot comic from Archie Comics, with a little help from David Gallaher and Jack Morelli, and more variant covers than there are preview pages Check out a preview below, with Final Order Cutoff coming Monday, June 7th. THE MIGHTY CRUSADERS:[...]
David Gallaher Now The Writer Of Rob Liefeld's The Shield.
We recently reported Rob Liefeld's decision to quit Archie Comics' Mighty Crusaders series of one-shots, after objecting to a variant cover being publicised by its artist that allegedly spoiled the end of The Shield issue – even the same character was seen in all the original publicity materials Bleeding Cool ran an article asking whether[...]
Is Tone Rodriguez Innocent Of Spoiling Rob Liefeld's The Shield?
Earlier in the month, artist Tone Rodriguez posted on his Facebook page, read by a few dozen fans, his retailer variant cover to the new Mighty Crusaders series that Rob Liefeld is writing and drawing for Archie Comics, with the first issue, The Shield. Rob Liefeld Spoils Mighty Crusaders In Outrage Against Spoilers How exciting[...]
Wonder Woman 1984 Credit Scene Revealed (Spoilers)
Yesterday, artist Tone Rodriguez posted on his Facebook page, read by a few dozen fans, the following retailer variant cover to the new Mighty Crusaders series that Rob Liefeld is writing and drawing for Archie Comics, with the first issue, The Shield Saying, Sooooo, this is Happening! The SHIELD #1 CAMELOT BOOKS AND COMICS EXCLUSIVE COVER From ARCHIE[...]
Will Rob Liefeld Save The Mighty Crusaders For Archie Comics?
There's been a lot of news swirling around Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld of late – 30th anniversary covers for Marvel, Snake Eyes at IDW, a brand-new superhero team no longer being launched by NFT, that eight-year-old Kickstarter that folk have definitely not forgotten about, and more, but something that may have slipped the mind of[...]
Rob Liefeld Recreates The Shield and The Mighty Crusaders For Archie
It was a bit meta. Rob Liefeld Recreates The Shield and The Mighty Crusaders For Archie And now Liefeld is relaunching The Shield, Archie Comics' own American patriotic superhero, with Jack Morelli, as well as Liefeld reinventing the rest of Archie's Mighty Crusaders superhero line The four-issue series of one-shots begins on the 30th of June with[...]
Coyote: CBS All Access Posts Border Drama Opener on YouTube for Free
All Rights Reserved Joining the Emmy Award-winner Chiklis (The Shield, American Horror Story) on the streaming series is Juan Pablo Raba as Juan Diego "El Catrin" Zamora, the head of a small family cartel in Mexico, as well as Adriana Paz, Kristyan Ferrer, Octavio Pisano, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, Julio Cedillo, and newcomer Emy Mena Here a[...]
Coyote | Official Trailer | CBS All Access
Clemens will find his ideologies challenged and his loyalties questioned when CBS All Access premieres all six episodes of crime drama Coyote on Thursday, January 7, 2021- when it becomes all too clear that some of the deadliest threats he faces are "red, white, and blue." Coyote | Official Trailer | CBS All Access Joining the Emmy[...]
An Interview with Renee Balcer, Showrunner of FBI: Most Wanted
"Law & Order" – the mothership – though our detectives rarely fudged evidence or manhandled a suspect, and when they did, they – and the case – suffered for it); or well-meaning but deeply-flawed cops who transgress the rules to catch the bad guys ("NYPD Blue" – but to be fair, Sipowitz's brutality, racism, and[...]
A look at series finales for Breaking Bad, Dexter, and more (Images: AMC/ViacomCBS).
Much to the chagrin of friends I've debated in the past (and with the understanding that this was in no way, shape, or form run by the rest of the BCTV team), I get to use my lofty title as "Television Editor" to throw out some lofty proclamations on the series-enders for Six Feet Under,[...]
The Diving Into The Comic Vault logo. Photo: Baltimore Lauren.
This cover prominently features the Shield escaping an Egyptian sarcophagus as he goes to save a woman from men dressed in ancient Egyptian garb Pep Comics #8 came out in 1940 when America was still entranced by Egyptomania I've touched on this before in my Lauren Looks Back series, but this was always popular even[...]
The Diving Into The Comic Vault logo. Photo: Baltimore Lauren.
We're still exploring the early issues of Pep Comics, with today's focus on Pep Comics #6. This cover is yet another impressive WWII themed cover of Pep Comics by Irv Novick, showcasing The Shield fighting the Axis Powers This issue has Shield — in his civilian disguise — watching senators argue within the Senate Chamber located[...]
The Diving Into The Comic Vault logo. Photo: Baltimore Lauren.
The Shield is underwater, fighting enemy subs Artist Irv Novick did an exceptional job with making Shield look like he really was fighting underwater The colors are used well, and his expression is that of a confident hero who can take on the entire Axis. This issue of The Shield episode starts with our hero underwater[...]
'S.W.A.T.': Shawn Ryan Teases Crossover with 'The Shield' [VIDEO]
While fans of screenwriter/producer Shawn Ryan have embraced two seasons of his CBS crime drama S.W.A.T., there's no denying that Ryan is still wildly – and fondly – remembered for his work in created FX's The Shield Airing from March 2002 to November 2008 and starring Michael Chiklis as uber corrupt Det Vic Mackey, the[...]
Stephanie McMahon
She gets interrupted by The Shield And oh hot damn, Roman Reigns is back. All is right with the world again… 🛡🛡🛡 #RAW #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/mXN3ET2Vsc — WWE (@WWE) November 14, 2017 After being distracted by The New Day last RAW, which cost them their titles, they want revenge As a result The Shield and The New Day will be[...]
Betty & Veronica: Vixens Lead The Archie Comics November 2017 Solicitations
This includes a new Betty & Veronica series along with more Riverdale and classic Archie comics series. DARK CIRCLE THE SHIELD: DAUGHTER OF THE REVOLUTION VOL 1 Over the centuries, THE SHIELD has battled enemies of the United States—but what happens when she's not sure who the enemy is? This graphic novel collects THE SHIELD issues 1-4. Script: Adam[...]
The Powerful Popularity Of Superhero Comics During World War II
As a Jew myself, I can assure you that is the quickest way to show everyone how you feel about WWII. MLJ's The Shield was actually the first hero to go toe-to-toe with a Nazi in Pep Comics #1 in 1939, but as we all know, some plucky redheaded jerk took the spotlight from MLJ's heroes[...]
Dark Circle's Newest On-Going, The Shield, Continues This Week
Dark Circle's newest on-going series, The Shield, continues this week with a second issue by writers Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig. THE SHIELD #2 "Daughter of the Revolution, Part 2" Running out of places to hide, the Shield discovers she is not without allies Detective Nicole Simmons seems to know exactly who—and what—the Shield is, but with[...]
A Look Inside Dark Circle's The Shield #2
Dark Circle has sent over some preview pages for the second issue of their new on-going series The Shield The series focuses on Victoria Adams, her origin as a hero in 1776 and the secret history of the United States That's a hook you don't see in very many comics. THE SHIELD #2 Script: Adam Christopher and[...]
Dark Circle / Archie Comics Solicitations For January 2016
Nobody's going to walk away clean… Script: Duane Swierczynski Art: Michael Gaydos, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Rachel Deering The Black Hood #9 CVR A Reg: Francesco Francavilla The Black Hood #9 CVR B Variant: David Mack On Sale Date: 1/27 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S. THE HANGMAN #4 "Damned, Part 4" Mike Minetta has not been the Hangman long but he already faces the[...]
Dark Circle Previews The Shield #1
We have an look inside the next ongoing series from Dark Circle, The Shield #1 The series is being written by Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig with art by Drew Johnson, Rachel Deering and Kelly Fitzpatrick. THE SHIELD #1 –  "Daughter of the Revolution, Part 1" Since the dawn of the republic, whenever her country faces[...]
NYCC '15: Howard Chaykin On Black Hood And More From The Dark Circle Panel
When asked about a possible crossover between The Black Hood and The Hangman Swierczynski joked, "I will bring the peanut butter." The Shield Not only did editor Alex Segura assure everyone that the book was coming out, he had copies to show and give away He went on to talk about how excited they were for[...]
Archie Comics Solicitations For November 2015
But it's a promise he's going to struggle to keep—especially when a gang calling themselves "The Crusaders" are prowling the City of Brotherly Love, scooping up "undesirables" and asking if they want to be saved… The second action-packed arc of The Black Hood begins here! Script: Duane Swierczynski Art: Michael Gaydos, Jesus Aburto, Rachel Deering Cover: Francesco Francavilla Variant[...]